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Iran Says Its Homegrown Vaccine Effective on UK Variant of COVID-19

Iran has officially announced that the coronavirus vaccine developed by Iranian specialists, known as CovIran Barekat, has proved effective on containing the UK variant of COVID-19.

Iran, Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic Discuss Closer Cooperation

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Vasif Talibov, the chairman of the Supreme Assembly of Nakhchivan, a landlocked exclave of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Trump’s Prevention of COVID-19 Vaccine Export to Iran ‘A Crime’: Rouhani

The Iranian president says the former US administration committed the crime of preventing vaccine and medicine supplies to Iran amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Snow in Heights of Chalus, Northern Iran

Photo by Gholamreza Shams Nateri, Fars News Agency

Ancient Iranian City Built on Natural Terrace

The town of Dahaneh-Gholaman in southeastern Iran was discovered by Italian archaeologists in 1959.

Historical Qanat in Central Iran Revived

A historical qanat, an underground channel to transport water, in the city of Yazd in central Iran has been successfully revived.

”Pointless to Say Iran Should Return to JCPOA as It Never Left”

A senior Iranian official says Tehran has never withdrawn from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), so it would be pointless to say Iran should return to the agreement.

Siren Heard in Western Tehran Not Related to Any Security Issue: Official

An Iranian official says that the siren heard in western Tehran on Friday night had nothing to do with any security issue.

Iran’s Zarif, Turkey’s Erdogan Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional Issues

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Turkey for talks with Turkish officials, had a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on Friday afternoon.

Iranian, Turkish Foreign Ministers Hold Talks in Istanbul

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Turkey on the fifth leg of his regional tour, held a meeting with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu in Istanbul on Friday morning.

Total Cases of COVID-19 Infection in Iran Hit 1.4 Million: Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 6,573 new cases of COVID-19 infection in 24 hours, increasing the total number of cases to 1,405,414.

Iran’s Vice-President, Kenyan Foreign Minister Meet in Nairobi

Iranian Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari has held talks with Kenyan Foreign Minister Raychelle Omamo in Nairobi.

Regional Cooperation Key to Mideast Peace, Zarif Tells Arab Neighbours

Iran’s foreign minister says the only way to establish security and tranquility in the region is all-out cooperation between regional countries.

Iran Innovation Fund, Nairobi Technology Park Discuss Joint Projects

Iran’s National Innovation Fund (INIF) and the Nairobi Industrial and Technology Park (NITP) have discussed the possibility of implementing collaborative projects, especially in the fields of Nano-Bio-Info-Cogno-Technologies (NBICS).

Iranian VP, Kenyan Minister Discuss Mutual Technological Cooperation

Iran's Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari and Kenyan Minister of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives Peter Munya have discussed promotion of technological cooperation between the companies of both countries.

Iran Authorizes Emergency Use of Russian-Made COVID-19 Vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration of Iran has granted emergency use authorization to Sputnik V, a coronavirus vaccine made by Russia’s Gamaleya Centre, an official said.

Foreign Minister Zarif, Georgian PM Meet in Tbilisi

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Georgia’s Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia held talks about various issues at a meeting in Tbilisi.

Former Iranian Footballer Mehrdad Minavand Dies of COVID-19 at 45

Former Iranian football player Mehrdad Minavand passed away because of COVID-19 on Wednesday night at the age of 45.

Iran’s Top Lawmaker Checks Implementation of Parliament’s Law in Fordow Visit

Iran’s parliament speaker has praised the administration of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani for implementing the legislation on countering sanctions which was passed by lawmakers, in a visit to the country's underground Fordow nuclear plant.

Iranian, Georgian Foreign Ministers Discuss Bilateral, Regional Issues

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held a telephone conversation with his Georgian counterpart during a visit to Tbilisi.

Iran Inaugurates Three Agricultural Megaprojects

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani has inaugurated three megaprojects carried out by the Agriculture Ministry.

Zarif Arrives in Georgia after Trips to Baku, Moscow, Yerevan

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has arrived in Georgia for talks about bilateral relations, regional cooperation and international developments.

Iran Says to Help Restore Taq Kasra Only Upon Iraq’s Official Invitation

Iran says it will help restore the Persian archaeological masterpiece Taq Kasra (also known as the Arch of Ctesiphon), located in modern-day Iraq, only if Baghdad officially asks Tehran to do so.

Iranian People’s Resistance Led to US’ Submission: First VP

First Vice-President Es'haq Jahangiri says the Iranian people’s resistance resulted in the United States’ surrender.

Iran to Raze Tel Aviv, Haifa to Ground If Israel Makes Mistake: Cmdr.

A senior Iranian military official says if the Israeli regime makes the slightest mistake, Iran will level Haifa and Tel Aviv to the ground.